Niar Program Manager

Position Title NIAR Program Manager Position Number NEW Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours

Typically Monday

• Friday, 8am

• 5pm; evenings and weekends may be required as needed; work is performed on-site and in-person

Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Description

University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world-this is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

ATLAS is looking for a Program Manager who has a good understanding of material and process specifications, manufacturing techniques, and certification and qualification testing for advanced composites materials.

Summary of Responsibilities

Performs program management in the laboratory to ensure satisfactory completion of research projects and programs. Manages laboratory research and testing and directs laboratory activities in matters of significance. Manages program requirements, production, scope, and budget. Coordinates with internal and external resources and/or stakeholders including engineering, contracts, finance, and other research laboratories.

Essential Functions

• Manages laboratory activities related to the program, including research, testing; manages program requirements including production, scope, and budget

• Provides oversight of the work of the program to ensure that the work is completed on time and in accordance with established standards or specifications

• Evaluates program effectiveness by collecting and analyzing data in support of key performance metrics

• Ensures that activities are in compliance with policies and regulations

• Coordinates with and provides reports and updates to internal and external resources and stakeholders

Commitment

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Requirements

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related aerospace technical areas; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business, or related aerospace technical area; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience

One (1) year of related program management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience

Three (3) years in customer relations, program management, or purchasing in the aerospace industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Serves as primary point of contact for an entire statement of work and responsible for on-time delivery, costs, and overall performance.

• Provides risk management and mitigation strategies for on-time deliveries.

• Should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be proficient in the following computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project, MS VISIO.

• Demonstrated ability providing technical and management assistance and support to customers.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret program requirements.

• Demonstrated ability leading collaboration of research activities.

• Demonstrated technical aptitude.

• High degree of energy, enthusiasm, and motivation for customer satisfaction.

• Demonstrated ability providing support in defining current and future technology advances that enhance and ensure laboratory prominence.

• Demonstrated ability in assisting with the preparation of long and short term business plans for a program.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful completion of program activities.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent time-management and critical thinking skills.

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

N/A

Sponsorship No, due to export control requirements, the University cannot sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. User Export Compliance This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Citizen". Additional Information Special Instructions

Department Information

Department 102414-NIAR Adv Tech Lab

• Aerospace Syst

Salary Information

Pay Information Commensurate with experience Overtime Eligibility Yes Eligible for Shift Differential? No Benefits Eligible? Yes Benefit Information

Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings

• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions

• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance

• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program

• Generous time off accruals

• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.

• Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.

• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Shared Leave Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.

Requisition Details

Requisition Details

Posting Date 05/20/2024 Closing Date Proposed Start Date

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to inspect and/or surveil materials, equipment, reports, and/or incidents and identify any errors, needs and/or determining factors.

• Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

• Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.

• Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments.

Physical Weight Category Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work involves remaining stationary most of the time.

Additional Physical Demands

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